Collins: House passes the responsible, balanced budget the American people deserve

by jmaloni

Press release

Thu, Mar 21st 2013 02:00 pm

Congressman
Chris Collins, NY-27, issued the following statement following the House Budget
vote Thursday:

"Today, the House of Representatives passed the responsible,
balanced budget the American people deserve. This budget balances in 10 years
while protecting Medicare. Working directly with Budget Chairman Paul Ryan, I
was able to insert a specific protection for Medicare Advantage, a program many
local seniors rely on.

"A balanced budget is critical to helping spur economic
growth, create the right environment for businesses to expand and add jobs, and
secure a stronger financial future for hardworking taxpayers.

"The budget being advanced in the Senate raises a trillion
dollars in new taxes and never balances. Western New York and Finger Lakes
families and seniors know that is not the answer. They are owed a responsible,
balanced budget focused on getting our spending and debt under control so we
can regain control of our future. The budget passed by the House today does
just that."